The final score was ugly, and it didn’t even begin to tell the whole story.
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 141-119 and it was never close after the first quarter ended.
Charlotte ran off turnovers, misses, and makes and the Pistons made very little effort to get back on defense. Detroit made it worse by turning the ball over 18 times, including at least three in the backcourt off inbound passes.
When the Hornets did settle for half court offense, it wasn’t much better. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier killed Detroit with dribble penetration and Charlotte took full advantage.